Paris, France
It’s no big surprise Paris is on this list!  Well deserving of course beginning with the Eiffel Tower, where views of the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré Coeur Basilica and the River Seine can be enjoyed by all.  Just taking a stroll along the River Seine while stopping on the Pont Neuf and visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral makes for a romantic afternoon.  Add to this, the Louvre for art lovers, the ritzy shops along Champs Elysees for style lovers, the countless cafes and restaurants for food lovers and famous jazz clubs for music lovers, to create your perfect lovers’ getaway.

Venice, Italy
Venice is all about its beautiful canals best enjoyed on a gondola ride.  Following this relaxing float, begin at Piazza San Marco, the city square, and make your way through the many winding narrow streets to find hidden shops, galleries and restaurants offering up truly authentic fares.  Other must-sees include the Ponte dell’ Accademia, a bridge across the Grand Canal, and Campo dei Miracoli a marble church.  After all the sightseeing, stop in a Venetian wine bar for a glass of wine.

Barcelona, Spain
Ponder at the truly one-of-a-kind designs by architect Antoni Gaudi which can be found throughout Barcelona, especially basilica Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera.  Then walk along Barcelona’s most famous and lively street, Las Ramblas stopping in your choice of cool shops and cafes.  But the romantic must-do in Barcelona is to go to a flamenco show and then practice a few of your own moves.  All this touring calls for a tapas crawl, sampling some of Spain’s best food in saucer-size portions and finishing off your evening in a chirinquitos (beach bar).

Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Mozart’s hometown, is the perfect place to see an orchestra, especially a performance by the Vienna Philharmonic.  Austria’s capital is also great for long walks through the main streets, laid out in rings with lots of little shops and cafes; don’t miss streets like Karntnerstrasse.  Enjoy the architecture and stylized facades the passing buildings too, without missing a visit to Stephansdom, Vienna’s glorious Gothic cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace, an important cultural monument.

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague has old world charm from the Old Town Square, where on the hour you can hear the chime of the 600-year-old astronomical clock, to Charles Bridge, spanning the Vltava River and displaying many Baroque statues.  Explore cobblestone lanes, medieval courtyards, numerous churches and Prague Castle.  Just outside the castle walls is Golden Lane, where shops selling music, books and crafts are carved out of colorful, 16th-century homes.  Finish off the evening with a great meal on the river bank.

Thinking of taking a romantic tour around Europe?
The great news is that the Eurail Global Pass covers all of the above cities and many more.  Or if your focus falls on one or two countries in particular, then a Eurail National Pass or Eurail Regional Pass would best suit your itinerary.  Browse the full selection of train passes in Europe.

Between March and April, Japan is even more stunning than usual thanks to its annual cherry blossoms.  And during this time there are cherry blossom festivals to enjoy with tea ceremonies, Japanese music, and the blossoms are often illuminated at night.

Beyond the draw of cherry blossoms, Japan is an exotic destination with fascinating attractions such as Tokyo, Nagano and Mount Fuji.  Covering all of these must-sees and extending 750km from north to south, an East Japan Rail Pass is the way to go! So whether you’re looking to visit temples, shrines and historic buildings or enjoy breathtaking views of the countryside, this is your all access pass to the best of Eastern Japan!

With a Eurail Global Pass enjoy flexible rail travel in 21 countries – that means you can rail your way through all of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

How to save? There are rates for youth in second class with up to 35% savings off the adult first class fare and adult saver passes where groups of 2 to 5 get up to 15% savings off the adult fare in first class.  Plus children 4-11 pay half the adult fare and kids under 4 travel for free.

In Europe, many of the countries are so closely connected making travel relatively seamless.  With a Eurail Pass, Europe is there to explore by rail! There are four types of Eurail Passes: the Global Pass, the Select Pass, The Regional Pass and the One Country Pass. There’s always a Pass to best suit your itinerary.